I have been in my current role since April 2022.
The team I lead look after changes to the commercial frameworks that govern how organisations who connect to the electricity transmission network are charged and the process for connecting. It’s a key role for driving net zero as it’s such a central part of the energy network, creating the drive and investment that is needed. Previous to this, I lead a team that developed the frameworks with interconnectors and European system operators in a post-brexit world, after having been in procurement since I graduated with a degree in Economics and Politics. I joined the procurement graduate scheme at National Grid in 2014, which provided a fantastic foundation of commercial understanding, working with lots of different stakeholders and project management. My passion was really in working at the heart of energy, so when an opportunity came up in the system operator to work in the European team, I jumped at the chance to make a change. I’m very grateful for the skills and knowledge that I developed during my 5years in procurement, and I now get to use them to shape and develop electricity markets.
I also lead a network of engagement Champions across the ESO, supporting and driving engagement plans that improve everyone’s experience of working here.
In my spare time I am a volunteer boarder for Guide Dogs, and have boarded 10 dogs since 2018.